Part-time Office Administrator

Location: Houston, Texas On-site near Highway 290

Schedule: Part-time, 23 days per week; specific days and hours can be arranged

Compensation: $16$18 per hour, depending on experience

About the Company

An established international manufacturer specializing in high-performance purging compounds for the plastics-processing industry has recently opened a new operation in Houston. As the business grows in the United States, the company is seeking a reliable and highly organized Office Administrator to support its day-to-day operations.

This position will initially be part-time. For the right person, there is an opportunity to increase working hours and assume additional responsibilities as the Houston operation expands.

Position Overview

The Office Administrator will help ensure the smooth functioning of the office by managing communications, maintaining records, coordinating schedules, processing routine documents, and supporting basic administrative and financial activities.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, professional, and comfortable working independently in a newly established office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and emails and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems.
• Update internal records, databases, and business documents.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and small events as needed.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, deliveries, and packages.
• Track office supplies and place orders when necessary.
• Communicate with vendors, service providers, and building management.
• Prepare and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Process invoices, record basic transactions, and assist with bookkeeping and expense reports.
• Provide general administrative support to company leadership.
• Take on additional responsibilities as the Houston operation grows.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in office administration, administrative support, or a similar position.
• Strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional discretion when handling confidential information.
• Basic experience with invoicing, bookkeeping, or expense reporting is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business administration or a related field is a plus.

What This Opportunity Offers

• Flexible part-time schedule of two to three days per week.
• Opportunity to help establish and shape a newly opened Houston office.
• Potential for increased hours and broader responsibilities based on performance and business growth.
• Exposure to an established international company operating in a specialized industrial sector.